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AJ11 YBH

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

170,278 mi
Last recorded170,278 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 YBH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 170,278 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 170,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 166,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive /Underbody covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S+N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 162,454 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive /Underbody covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 157,056 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Sills corroded. N/S+O/S

Underbody trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2022 151,974 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2021 145,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak on rear differential

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2020 141,676 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 135,596 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 127,458 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 121,376 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 111,935 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Tyre has cuts in tread

O/S/R Tyre has cuts in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 89,523 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AJ11 YBH is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 86,482 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ11 YBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ11 YBH is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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